Student Athlete

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Recruits hate hearing it, but find a school that fits your academic needs just as much as (or even more than) your soccer needs.

Less than 1.4% of college soccer players go pro. The “30 year old you” will thank the “current you” for finding that perfect fit

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More sage advice

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Why ? Let me guess you have better advice

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The vast majority of families already have this figured out. Nor are they coming to TS for college advice. It's 97%entertainment and gossip, 3%useful about leagues or clubs

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The vast majority of families already have this figured out. Nor are they coming to TS for college advice. It's 97%entertainment and gossip, 3%useful about leagues or clubs

You sure about the vast families have the college advice figured out lol

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The vast majority of families already have this figured out. Nor are they coming to TS for college advice. It's 97%entertainment and gossip, 3%useful about leagues or clubs

The whole youth soccer landscape is 97% waste of time and 3% worth it hahaha

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You sure about the vast families have the college advice figured out lol

Different poster and agree most do figure it out. Some just take longer than others. Soccer families tend to be more affluent and more likely to care more about the school than the soccer. They'd rather their kid attend a tony D3 academic than east bumphuck state D1

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Different poster and agree most do figure it out. Some just take longer than others. Soccer families tend to be more affluent and more likely to care more about the school than the soccer. They'd rather their kid attend a tony D3 academic than east bumphuck state D1

Oh ok I feel like most are chasing a D1

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Different poster and agree most do figure it out. Some just take longer than others. Soccer families tend to be more affluent and more likely to care more about the school than the soccer. They'd rather their kid attend a tony D3 academic than east bumphuck state D1

What most want (D1) & where most will end up (D2, D3, NAIA, JC) are two different things.

Reality doesn’t hit most kids (& parents) that they are NOT D1 material until SR. Year.

WANT Ranking:

1. D1
2.D2
3.D3
4.NAIA/JC

REALITY Ranking:

1. JC
1a.NAIA
1b.D3
1c.D2
2.D1

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The vast majority of families already have this figured out. Nor are they coming to TS for college advice. It's 97%entertainment and gossip, 3%useful about leagues or clubs

I agree TS is not the best place for advice but many parents I know still don't understand the process of college recruiting. I've already done this with my older player so I know more on what to expect but every kid is a little different. First time around my daughter was terrible student but really good soccer player. This time my younger daughter is exceptional student but not as good at soccer. 2 different kids 2 different approaches to college recruiting.

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What most want (D1) & where most will end up (D2, D3, NAIA, JC) are two different things.

Reality doesn’t hit most kids (& parents) that they are NOT D1 material until SR. Year.

WANT Ranking:

1. D1
2.D2
3.D3
4.NAIA/JC

REALITY Ranking:

1. JC
1a.NAIA
1b.D3
1c.D2
2.D1

I don't actually know anyone who wants D2 or JC, and most have no idea what NAIA is.

With most of the kids we know (including our own D), the WANT rankings were either:

1. D1 at strong academic school
2. D3 at strong academic school
3. Strong academic school without soccer

...or...

1. D3 at strong academic school
2. Strong academic school (and would use soccer to get admitted to strong academic D1 school if possible but would likely only play one year).

Note that none of the players we know/knew were good enough at soccer to play at a Top-50-ranked D1 soccer program.

Looking at the dozen-or-so players we know, they ended up about 50/50 between these WANTS. The ones that ended up in the strong academic D3 schools are happier because their teams are competitive in their conferences and pretty much all made good runs in the NCAA D3 tournament. Of the ones that ended up in D1 are finding it a grind and hard to stay motivated because their teams are middle-of-the-conference (or worse) teams that haven't made it to the NCAA D1 tournament yet.

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Every situation is different depending on the club and team. The most competitive players who want to play in college pick clubs that have a history of placement of players who want either D1 or D3. That’s where the majority want because of high academics and competitive soccer. D3 is highly competitive because of the need for high GPA and test scores and also picking those schools that meet there academic needs as well as competitive soccer. That’s why NESCAC is very popular in this region. Those that pick D1 just for soccer have a higher risk of disappointment than those fortunate enough to pick a D1 program where they equally enjoy the academics and social aspects of college.

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Be prepared to make soccer your life at a D1 school. Most kids want to enjoy the social part of college also. D3 with good academics is the way to go in my opinion. Good education, still playing the sport you love, and have time to socialize and enjoy college life.

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Be prepared to make soccer your life at a D1 school. Most kids want to enjoy the social part of college also. D3 with good academics is the way to go in my opinion. Good education, still playing the sport you love, and have time to socialize and enjoy college life.

Coaches will tell you there's 3 parts with D1: sports, academics and social. You can only do 2 well. Your social life will revolve around your team. Most times you live in athlete dorms with other teammates. Certain majors are tougher to do (STEM). Study abroad and longer internships? Also difficult. A lot of D1 athletes lighten up on course work during their main season then take summer classes to stay on track.

As soon as my oldest heard all that at their first D1 visit they pivoted to D3. They wanted a more balanced experience. The middle one is starting the process soon is on the fence for now.